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Being a small business owner is hard work but we have resources to make the job a little easier. Whether start-up or established, for-profit or nonprofit, business leaders get expert guidance as you grow and guide your business into the future.

  1. The Entrepreneurs’ Center (The EC) - The EC supports all types of start-ups and small businesses by providing education, advice, and networking opportunities. The EC also houses the SBDC for the Dayton area.
  2. The Dayton Powerhouse - An organization created by serial entrepreneur Tae Winston, and recognized by the state of Ohio, provides a space for local entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and sell their products.
  3. Springfield SBDC - Recognized as one of the best in the nation, the Springfield SBDC offers education, coaching, and other services to entrepreneurs and small businesses to promote success and community impact.
  4. The Greater West Dayton Incubator (GWDI) - GWDI is a partnership between community leadership in Greater West Dayton, the University of Dayton, and The Entrepreneurs’ Center to serve as a growth catalyst for West Dayton based entrepreneurs and start-ups.
  • CityWide - CityWide is a non-profit organization that focuses on strategic economic and community development to address Dayton’s needs for growth. CityWide offers a variety of business lending programs.
  • Launch Dayton - A cooperative effort created by Parallax Research helping start-ups and growing small businesses to connect with and support each other as a community.
  • Dayton SCORE - The Dayton Chapter of the national SCORE organization provides mentoring, education, and other opportunities to local entrepreneurs.
  1. ECDI - A one-stop shop for small businesses looking for help with the big next step. ECDI is based in Columbus, maintains a Cincinnati office, and operates throughout the state of Ohio.
  2. Ohio Statewide Development Corporation (OSDC) - OSDC helps small businesses across Ohio secure the financing they need to grow. They offer a variety of lending programs to support investments in real estate and equipment.
  3. SCORE Columbus - The Columbus Chapter of the national SCORE organization provides mentoring, education, and other opportunities to local entrepreneurs.
  • Ohio SBDC - The Columbus SBDC offers education, resources, and other services to entrepreneurs and businesses at every stage to promote success and community impact.
  • Non-Profit Support Network - An organization specialized in helping non-profits to thrive and grow so they may continue to help their communities.
  • Cincinnati SBDC - The Greater Cincinnati SBDC offers education, resources, and other services to entrepreneurs and businesses at every stage to promote success and community impact.
  • Warren County SBDC - The Warren County SBDC offers education, resources, and other services to entrepreneurs and businesses at every stage to promote success and community impact.
  • ECDI - A one-stop shop for small businesses looking for help with the big next step. ECDI is based in Columbus, maintains a Cincinnati office, and operates throughout the state of Ohio.
  • Alloy Development Co. - Formerly Hamilton County Development Company, Alloy Development Co. serves its community by offering a business incubator, promoting local economic development, and other programs to promote local growth and success.
  • Ohio Secretary of State – Ohio Business Roadmap - The Ohio Secretary of State maintains this webpage as a step-by-step guide to starting a business in the state of Ohio including videos, guides for starting each type of recognized business, and other helpful links such as to the IRS to receive an EIN.
  • Small Business Administration (the SBA) - The SBA supports small business development in the United States via many initiatives and partnerships like the SBDC network, online resources such as business document templates, and direct assistance.
  • Ohio Department of Development - The state of Ohio’s department that provides business development assistance through programs geared for minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurship.

Small Business Essentials – WPCU has partnered with EverFi to bring you short and informative learning modules for business owners, with a range of topics from Small Business Banking Services to Financial Wellbeing for Entrepreneurs.